Ving Rhames has signed up to star in new Comedy Central pilot Black Jack.

The project will focus on a special ops agent (Rhames) who is decommissioned by the US government and struggles to adapt to normal life.

A pilot was picked up last month, on the proviso that the right actor be found for the lead. Deadline now reports that this contingency has been lifted following the casting of Rhames.

The actor is best known for his roles in such films as 1994's Pulp Fiction, 1997's Con Air and the Mission: Impossible franchise.

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His past television credits include USA's 2005 remake of Kojak and the role of Dogg McFee in short-lived Starz series Gravity. He has also played recurring roles on ER and CBS police drama The District.